Kyle Troutman
Through the Years, Jan. 8
40 YEARS AGO: CHECKING WATER METERS — Two members of Cassville city council and a pair of private citizens aren’t looking for creatures in the hole in front of them, they’re observing water meter conditions on Fair Street in Saturday’s cold.
Maurice Robert “Bob” Goodrich, Jr.
Maurice Robert “Bob” Goodrich, Jr. of Lenexa, Kan. passed away Sunday, December 29th at 3:40pm at Advent Health Hospital.
Harold Eugene “Gene” Doke
Harold Eugene “Gene” Doke, age 89, of Seligman, Missouri passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at his home. He was born August 23, 1935 in Garfield, Arkansas the son of Harold Lee and Gladys (Schell) Doke.
Jaime Alonso Cota, Jr.
Jaime Alonso Cota, Jr., 28, of Mt. Vernon, Mo. passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at his home.
Normal “Tim” Timothy Frye
Tim Frye passed away on December 29, 2024. He was surrounded by his loving family when he quietly left.
Sales tax revenues up in ‘24
Despite December sales tax distributions falling 3% below a year ago, reports from Barry County cities and county government entities showed widespread gains over 2023, though some reflected very small revenue increases. Totals for 2024, compared to income before the COVID-19 pandemic surge in local shopping, show how sales and use tax now completely power local government operations.
Man charged after chase into McDonald County
An Aurora man is facing a felony charge after allegedly fleeing authorities for nearly 30 minutes into McDonald County. Cody Lowe, born 1990, of Aurora, is charged with felony resisting arrest.
Cassville Firefighter’s Auxiliary forming soon
The Cassville Firefighter’s Auxiliary has announced the upcoming formation of its organization, dedicated to supporting the Cassville Volunteer Fire Protection District and enhancing the safety and well being of the community.
Cassville seeking input on projects
The City of Cassville, with assistance from the Southwest Missouri Council of Governments, will hold three consecutive public hearings on Tuesday to discuss the city’s submission of applications for the Fiscal Year 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Mitigation (MIT) Program to assist the community in implementation of three potential projects to improve infrastructure and enhance critical facility operations during and after disasters. The meetings will be held at 5 p.m., 5:15 p.m.
News Briefs, Jan. 8
The Barry County Democratic Central Committee will meet on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant in Cassville.
